Nursery Coordinator

Lutheran Church of Hope; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nursery Coordinator at Lutheran Church of Hope in Waukee oversees a Christ-centered nursery program for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, ensuring safety, warmth, and quality care during worship services.

Working in collaboration with the Youth and Family Ministry, this role recruits, trains and supports volunteers, manages room ratios, and stays within budget while upholding the church's mission and values during major events like Easter and Christmas.

Qualifications

• Possess Christ-centered, joy-filled passion for ministry flowing from a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Proven ability to equip the saints for the work of ministry and a firm grasp of the concept of the priesthood of all believers.
• Extremely strong organizational skills for administration and leadership.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, inspire, and equip volunteers and staff.
• Ability to prioritize and boundary ministry with personal and family life.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to always reflect in the best possible light Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and the mission, vision, and values of its Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks in all rooms being utilized before each service.
• Provides a warm, helpful demeanor for parents, staff and volunteers.
• Recruit, coordinate, train and support Nursery volunteers.
• Maintain ratios within rooms and follow room age guidelines.
• Stay within budgetary guidelines for supplies and staff.
• Presence at HopeGrimes worship services and primary events such as Easter, Taste of Hope and Christmas.

Skills

Christ-centered faith

Organizational skills

Volunteer supervision

Staff coordination

Multitasking

Integrity

Relationship building

Job description

TheNurseryCoordinatoris responsible for implementing the ministrypurpose &vision forthe Nursery programunder the mission, vision, values, and authority structure of Lutheran Church of Hope.

Primary Function

The Nursery Coordinator develops and administers a safe, quality, Christ-centerednurseryprogram for all Hope Waukee children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.

Primary Roles

In coordination with theYouth and Family Ministerand within the primary mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Church of Hope and its primary visions for the following ministry areas, theHopeGrimesNurseryCoordinatorwill be responsible for:

• Perform safety checks in all rooms being utilized before each service.
• Provides a warm, helpful demeanor for parents, staff and volunteers.
• Recruit, coordinate, train and supportNurseryvolunteers.
• Maintain ratios within rooms and follow room age guidelines.
• Stay within budgetary guidelines for supplies and staff.
• Presence at HopeGrimesworship services and primary events such as Easter, Taste of Hope and Christmas.

Personal Responsibilities

• Adheresto Lutheran Church of Hope Staff Covenantand Servant-Leader Competency Modelfor spiritual, personal and professional relationships and behavior.
• Maintainsa vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer and personal learning.

Personal Performance Criteria

• Strives to live a Christ-centered life, stemming from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective relationships and communication with church staff and ministries, volunteers, church members and guests.
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity; respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of the scheduled workday/project
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Skills, Education and Experience Required

• Possess Christ-centered, joy-filled passion for ministry flowing from a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Proven ability to “equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:12) and a firm grasp of the concept of the priesthood of all believers.
• Extremely strong organizational skills for administration and leadership
• Ability to supervise,coordinate,inspire, and equip volunteersand staff
• Ability to prioritize and boundary ministry with personal and family life
• Ability to lead, coordinate and manage multiple tasks
• Commitment to always reflect in the best possible light Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and the mission, vision, and values of its Constitution.

Hours: Part-Time –20hours per week, hourly

Pay and Benefits: Commensurate with Position & Experience, based upon National Wage Survey(s) of Comparative Churches